Question 1

Which of the following can be produced much more easily in a computerised rather than a hand notation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scatter diagrams 
B)  Sequential analyses 
C)  Frequency tables 
D)  None of these B

Question 2

Which of the following are common to biomechanics and notational analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both have a focus on the analysis and improvement of sports performance 
B)  Both study the movement patterns of performers 
C)  Both emphasise systematic techniques of observation 
D)  All of these B

Question 3

What are the closest structural models in notational analysis to the deterministic models of biomechanics (see the latter in Chapter 6)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action-outcome logic tables 
B)  Frequency tables 
C)  Flowcharts 
D)  Scatter diagrams C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a constraint on movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task 
B)  Environmental 
C)  Organismic 
D)  Movement phase

Question 5

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative movement analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative analysis describes and analyses movement non-numerically whereas quantitative analysis describes and analyses movement numerically 
B)  Qualitative analysis is descriptive whereas quantitative analysis is analytical 
C)  There is no difference 
D)  Qualitative analysis is analytical whereas quantitative analysis is descriptive

Question 6

Which of the following sports would be the easiest to notate comprehensively (i.e. with all players, all actions, and all relevant positions)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rugby union 
B)  Soccer 
C)  Basketball 
D)  Cricket

Question 7

Which of these gives the correct sequence of phases in a ballistic movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action, recovery, preparation 
B)  Preparation, action, recovery 
C)  Preparation, recovery, action 
D)  Recovery, action, preparation

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the four stages of the structured approach to qualitative movement analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observation 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Intervention

Question 9

Which of these is NOT considered to be a universal movement principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stretch-shortening cycle of muscle contraction 
B)  Increasing acceleration of movement 
C)  Minimisation of energy expenditure 
D)  Minimum task complexity

Question 10

Which of the following measures is unlikely to be made in a semi-quantitative analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint ranges of movement 
B)  Distances, such as stride length 
C)  Joint angular velocities 
D)  Durations of phases of the movement

Question 11

Which of the following would not be a column in an action-outcome table for soccer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The actions 
B)  The outcomes 
C)  The effect on possession 
D)  The position on the pitch

Question 12

Which of these groups of people generally uses qualitative analysis rather than quantitative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers 
B)  Coaches 
C)  Movement analysts working with athletes 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

The two key events for phase analysis of walking and running are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Toe-off and touchdown 
B)  Single and double support 
C)  Stance and swing 
D)  None of these

Question 14

From a movement analysis viewpoint, what is the most important distinction between biomechanics and notational analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biomechanics tends to focus on fine details of movement of a performer and notational analysis on gross movements in team sports. 
B)  Biomechanics has critical features as its performance indicators whereas those for notational analysis are match, tactical and technical indicators. 
C)  Biomechanics can provide information about injury risk and notational analysis can provide information about strategy and tactics. 
D)  There is no such distinction

Question 15

To which of the following task classifications is the movement principle of maximising the acceleration path NOT really appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Force-generating tasks 
B)  Speed-generating tasks 
C)  Endurance activities 
D)  Accuracy tasks

Question 16

Which of the following groups is the most correct set of core elements of a notational analysis system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action, outcome, position, effect on possession 
B)  Player, position, action, time 
C)  Possession, action, position, time 
D)  Player, outcome, position, action

Question 17

Which of the following theories or laws most underpins biomechanics, motor control and notational analysis research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probability theory 
B)  Newton's laws of motion 
C)  The laws of relativity 
D)  Dynamical systems theory

Question 18

Which of the following groups of people is likely to use quantitative movement analysis more than qualitative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement analysts working with athletes 
B)  Teachers 
C)  Researchers 
D)  Coaches

Question 19

What are the main constituent disciplines of 'Performance Analysis'?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biomechanics, notational analysis and motor learning 
B)  Physiology, biomechanics and psychology 
C)  Notational analysis, psychology and physiology 
D)  Motor learning, physiology and psychology

Question 20

Which of the following is not a basic requirement of a movement phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biomechanically distinct 
B)  Easily identified boundaries 
C)  Simple for students 
D)  Clearly defined function

Exam 5: Performance Analysis